Loretta J. Ross papers, 1956-2013
70 boxes (34.5 linear ft.)
Collection number: MS 504
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> Collection Overview | Loretta J. Ross papers, 1956-2013 70 boxes (34.5 linear ft.) Collection number: MS 504 Abstract:
Reproductive rights advocate, Civil rights activist, Feminist, Women's health activist. Papers contain speeches, writings, correspondence, organization and conference files, and audiovisual materials. The collection pertains primarily to Ross' activism for reproductive justice rights for women of color, anti-violence, international human rights work, and particularly to issues related black women's health. Other topics include abortion, women's health, teenage pregnancy, housing, socialism, and South Africa. Organizations represented include the Center for Democratic Renewal, National Black Women's Health Project, National Women Health Network, National Center for Human Rights Education, National Organization for Women, Religious Coalition for Abortion Rights, American Friends Service Committee, International Council of African Women, and Women's Global Network on Reproductive Rights.
Terms of Access and Use: Restrictions on access: Restrictions on use: The papers are open to research according to the regulations of the Sophia Smith Collection without any additional restrictions. Access to audiovisual materials may first require production of research copies. Loretta Ross owns copyright to her writings. Permission must be obtained to publish reproductions or quotations beyond "fair use." Copyright to materials authored by persons other than Loretta Ross may be owned by those individuals or their heirs or assigns. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights. Sophia Smith Collection Smith College Northampton, MA |